macronucleus
noun
mac·ro·nu·cle·us
| \ ˌma-krō-ˈnü-klē-əs
, -ˈnyü-\
, -ˈnyü-\
Definition of macronucleus
: a relatively large densely staining nucleus of most ciliate protozoans that is derived from micronuclei and controls various nonreproductive functions
Other Words from macronucleus
macronuclear
\ ˌmak-rō-ˈnü-klē-ər
, -ˈnyü- , nonstandard -kyə-lər \
adjective
, -ˈnyü- , nonstandard -kyə-lər \
adjective
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macronucleus
noun
mac·ro·nu·cle·us
| \ ˌmak-rō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-əs
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plural macronuclei\ -ˌī
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also macronucleuses
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also macronucleuses
Medical Definition of macronucleus
: a relatively large densely staining nucleus of most ciliate protozoans that is derived from micronuclei and controls various nonreproductive functions — compare micronucleus
Other Words from macronucleus
macronuclear
\ ˌmak-rō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-ər
\
adjective
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adjective